In May 2019, several intermodal or shipping containers were determined to be in poor condition. In total, forty-nine containers with uranium-bearing materials were identified for elimination and accelerated processing. Cleanup and elimination of these containers were done per the site Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license and our Consent Agreement (CA) with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
We entered into the CA with DHEC to comprehensively assess all potential environmental impacts and risks from current and historical operations. During the elimination project, we frequently communicated with DHEC and provided reports detailing our progress. Within 13 months and ahead of schedule, the site completed the shipping containers' emptying and disposal. Once the shipping containers were removed, soil sampling was performed, and remediation was conducted where necessary.
This work was an example of incredible teamwork among all CFFF's workgroups, which marked an essential step in risk mitigation and the site's path towards environmental excellence.
